In the Federal League, Davenport pitched the fifth and final no-hitter in the league’s short history on September 7, 1915 during the opening game of a Tuesday doubleheader at St. Louis’ Handlan’s Park. The Terriers topped the Chicago Chi-Feds/Whales 3-0.

In the American League, Ehmke no-hit the Philadelphia Athletics on the road at Shibe Park on Friday, September 7, 1923, for a 4-0 victory.

In the Negro Leagues, Carter no-hit the Baltimore Black Sox, on September 7, 1931 during the second game of a Monday doubleheader.

Author: Dirk Lammers

Dirk Lammers is a veteran journalist who began rooting for the New York Mets in the early-1970s when the team’s no no-hitter count was barely 2,000 games old. Lammers has since turned his research into Baseball’s No-Hit Wonders: More Than a Century of Pitching’s Greatest Feats (Unbridled Books).

The SAN DIEGO PADRES began play 51 years,1 month,28 days ago and have never thrown a no-hitter. Learn more about the streak here.

On deck

The CLEVELAND INDIANS own the longest current no no-no streak among teams that have thrown a no-hitter. It has been 39 years,0 months,22 days ago since Len Barker tossed a perfect game agains the Toronto Blue Jays at Cleveland Stadium.

Avoiding the zero

The OAKLAND ATHLETICS haven't fallen victim to a no-hitter since 28 years,10 months,24 days ago, the longest current streak.